10th annual Launch Party showcases Calgary’s startup growth amid dwindling provincial support
This week, Startup Calgary held the 10th annual Launch Party to kick off Calgary Innovation Week, where early-stage startups…
Dream Maker Ventures launches diversity program for underrepresented entrepreneurs
Toronto-based Dream Maker Ventures is launching a new partnership model with the Dream Legacy Foundation, the new philanthropic…
Ottawa-founded Threekit raises $20 million USD for product visualization platform
Threekit, an Ottawa-founded product visualization software platform company that targets e-commerce brands, has closed a $20…
With trust in crypto at an all-time low, 3iQ’s CEO talks regulator approval of bitcoin fund
Earlier this month, it was announced that 3iQ, a Toronto-based FinTech company, had received approval from the Ontario Securities…
Vancouver-based Grow Technologies acquired by Alberta’s ATB Financial
Vancouver-based FinTech startup Grow Technologies, which develops software solutions in the loan management space, has been…
BlackBerry QNX to power Hyundai Autron’s driver assistance systems
BlackBerry QNX has been selected by Hyundai Autron, an arm of South Korean automobile manufacturer, Hyundai, to power Hyundai…
Element AI to implement AI features into Japanese automotive company’s operations
Montreal-based Element AI has entered into a strategic relationship with Japanese automotive company Aisin Seiki Co. Through…
Halifax launches innovation outpost to help startups scale
The Halifax Partnership and the Halifax Regional Municipality have announced the opening of the Halifax Innovation Outpost,…
Crypto trading platform Einstein Exchange shuts down, owing $16 million to clients
Einstein Exchange, a Vancouver-based cryptocurrency exchange, shut down this week, owing more than $16 million to its clients, including about…
Three Kitchener-Waterloo startups top the 2019 Deloitte Technology Fast 50
Deloitte has announced the 2019 winners of its Technology Fast 50, which highlights Canadian companies’ growth and commitment…
Lightspeed reports 51% revenue growth in fiscal Q2 2020
Lightspeed POS has announced its financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2020. The results cover two fiscal…
BDC spinout Amplitude Ventures closes half of newly-launched $200 million health fund
Amplitude Ventures, a Montréal-headquartered investment firm focused on health and the life sciences sectors has announced…
Ryan Holmes steps down as CEO of Hootsuite
CEO of Vancouver-based unicorn Hootsuite, Ryan Holmes, has announced he is stepping down from the role. In a resignation announcement…
Today in funding ($27.8 million): CTO.ai, MindBeacon
Two Canadian startups have announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised how much,…
Mylo raises $10 million Series A with support from National Bank, Desjardins
Montreal-based FinTech startup Mylo has raised $10 million in Series A financing for its saving and investing platform, in…